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構成数 |
1 |
国内/輸入 |
輸入 (International Version) |
パッケージ仕様 |
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発売日 |
2010年05月22日 |
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規格品番 |
7231641 |
レーベル |
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SKU |
888072316416 |
構成数 | 1枚
合計収録時間 | 00:39:43
Personnel: Leela James (vocals, background vocals). Audio Mixer: Seth Presant. Recording information: Dungeon East Studios, Atlanta, GA; Fluid, New York, NY; Rozlab, Los Angeles, CA; The Hampton Studios, Marlton, NJ; The Hits, Baltimore, MD; The Supe Kitchen, Mt. Vernon, NY. Photographer: Devin DeHaven. Let's Do It Again, a covers album released on an independent label in 2009, fared significantly better on the charts than Leela James' 2005 debut, a major-label release. One could interpret this irony as a case of a major mishandling an artist, but it's just as likely that it took a few years for word about James to spread. She's one of those R&B singers whose `70s-throwback voice belies her birth year (1983), built more for a steady career and a slowly developing fan base than overnight platinum success. Now on Stax, longtime home of Mavis Staples (one of her most evident inspirations), James finds herself in an ideal setting. My Soul is James' best yet in every way. It does not feature quite as many big-name collaborators or eye-popping elements as her debut, but the material is stronger, more balanced between vintage and contemporary sounds, and James sounds more comfortable in her voice. Just as important is that she is coming into her own as a songwriter; four of the songs were written entirely by her, and they are among the album's most affecting moments, ranging from the yearning, dropped-guard "So Cold," to the forceful "I Want It All," to the carefree "Let It Roll." Do make sure you stay until the end, through the steamy "Supa Luva" and "If It's Wrong," as well as the deadly "It's Over" ("That's why I changed the locks on my door, `cause love don't live here no more"). ~ Andy Kellman
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1.[CD]
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1.I Ain't New to This
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2.So Cold
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3.Fact Is, The
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4.I Want It All
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5.Party All Night
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6.Mr. Incredible Ms. Unforgettable
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7.Tell Me You Love Me
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8.Let It Roll
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9.Supa Luva
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10.If It's Wrong
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11.It's Over
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ディープな歌唱で聴く者のドギモを抜いた2005年のデビュー作、イキイキと歌う昨年のカヴァー集を経ての3作目。スタックスへの移籍ということで膨らんだこちらの期待に、冒頭の“I Ain't New To This”からいきなり全開の激唱で応えてくれる!シンガー流のセルフ・ボーストとなっている同曲や、簡潔に言い切られた表現からは迷いのなさが感じられるし、とにかく全編を通じての重量感が半端じゃない。一方、マンハッタンズを換骨奪胎した現代流スウィート・ソウル“Tell Me You Love Me”や、ラヒーム・デヴォーンとのデュエット曲での掛け合いは軽やかで粋。パンチのある歌声だけでも最高なのに、そのうえ彼女本来の資質であろう黒いセンスもより露わになった、素晴らしく真っ当なソウル・アルバムだ。
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